Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
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A tender and moist lemon poppy seed pound cake infused with lavender for a subtle floral undertone, finished with a bright lemon glaze.
- Time
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop and oven
- Good for
- Snacks
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten, dairy, and eggs
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 225 g
- 300 g
- 150 g
- 120 g
- 30 g
- 6 g
- 190 g
- 18 g
- 1 g
- 5 g
- 3 g
- 120 g
- 30 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.19 kg before cooking, which is about 120 g per serving.
Steps
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Whisk in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, ground lavender, baking powder, and salt.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cake is beautiful and golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
Drizzle the easy lemon glaze all over the cooled cake.
Finish the cake by sprinkling fresh lemon zest over the top before serving.
Notes
The addition of culinary lavender provides a sophisticated floral note that complements the citrus. Ensure the lavender is culinary grade and finely ground so the texture remains smooth.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbs
- 58 g
- Fat
- 23 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
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